Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology Infusion – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Mercy Home Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an Oncology Infusion RN at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital in Youngstown, OH to provide high-quality patient care across the cancer infusion pathway. This role emphasizes assessment, care planning, chemotherapy administration, and a safe, therapeutic environment.

Requirements include RN licensure, BLS/ACLS eligibility, and Oncology Chemotherapy certification within 6 months. Prior oncology or med/surg experience is preferred; EPIC EHR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS preferred upon hire; ACLS acceptable in lieu of BLS.
• ONS Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• One year of medical/surgical or oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment; creates plan of care; implements treatments and evaluates effectiveness.
• Restores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain stability across the lifespan.
• Administers chemotherapy and other medications; starts IVs; transfuses blood; performs therapeutic phlebotomies.
• Anticipates and responds to rapidly changing patient conditions with confidence.
• Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Chemotherapy administration

Patient safety

Education for peers

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology Infusion – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Job Summary

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions
• Having a highly diverse medical skillset
• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

• Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment, creates plan of care, implements treatments and evaluates treatment effectiveness
• Restores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic, psychologic and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan
• Administers chemotherapy and other medication, starts IV's, transfuses blood and blood products and performs therapeutic phlebotomies
• Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions
• Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)
• ONS Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Certification (required within 6 months of hire)

Experience

• One (1) year of medical/surgical or oncology experience (preferred, not required)

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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